CC Resolution 10281RESOLUTION NO. 10281
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)
FUNDS FOR THE RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGNS PROJECT, THE
COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS PROJECT, AND THE BICYCLE
AWARENESS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Radar Speed Feedback Signs Project (Project gl), Countdown
Pedestrian Signals Project (Project #2), and Bicycle Awareness Project (Project #3) entail the
purchase of equipment that would improve traffic safety for motorists, pedestrians, and
bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary cost estimate is $50,000 for Project gl, $25,000 for Project
#2, and $10,000 for Project #3; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant program is a federally-funded
program administered by the California Office of Traffic Study to fund projects that mitigate
traffic safety program deficiencies, expand ongoing activity, or develop a new program; and
WHEREAS, the Projects would promote traffic safety and encourage walking and
bicycling and are therefore eligible for OTS funding; and
WHEREAS, the ability to obtain OTS funding approval is enhanced by endorsement of
the project by elected officials; and
WHEREAS, the OTS grant program requires no local match; and
WHEREAS, Project #1 and Project #2 would each require an additional $10,000 in local
funds to cover the installation of equipment purchased with OTS funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Campbell
that the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to execute and file Office of Traffic Safety
grant applications for funding under the Office of Traffic Safety Program in the amount of
$50,000 for Project #1, $25,000 for Project #2, and $10,000 for Project #3; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Campbell will provide $10,000 for
Project #1 and $10,000 for Project #2 in local funds for installation costs should the Office of
Traffic Safety Grants be awarded to the City of Campbell.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2004, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES'
ABSENT:
ATTE :"
An~e Bybee, ~-~ty Clerk
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Furtado, Watson, Dean, Kennedy, Burr
None
None
APPROVED:
Donald R. Burr, Mayor